Coming Up

Tuesday: Troubles in the movie-theater industry broke up real estate deals and delayed retail construction in 2000. Developers will try new strategies in the year ahead. Commercial Real Estate

Wednesday: From aerospace to textiles, everywhere you look there are signs that the new year will be tougher than the last for Southern California’s blue-collar industries. Your Company

Also: A review of the people, companies, deals and--oh, yes--cars and trucks that made news in 2000, and a look ahead to the key trends for 2001. Highway 1

Dec. 31: Plenty of new employment laws--including a higher minimum wage and ergonomics rules--are coming in 2001. Work Place

Also: Year-end stock and mutual fund tables list performance for 2000.

Jan. 2: How will the region’s commercial real estate industry fare as the economy slows? Also: Industry leaders to watch in 2001. Commercial Real Estate

an. 8: The Times’ quarterly investment review and outlook will provide ideas to guide your portfolio in the new year, plus Morningstar ratings of mutual fund performance in 2000. Special Section

U.S. financal markets will be closed Monday for the Christmas holiday.